National Hospital, Abuja

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National Hospital Abuja is a public hospital in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.

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National Hospital Abuja
Geography
LocationAbuja, FCT, Nigeria
Organisation
Care systemPublic
TypeDistrict General
Services
Emergency departmentYes
Beds850
History
Founded22 May 1999
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History

National Hospital Abuja was founded under the Family Support Programme initiative[1] and was formally established under Decree 36 of 1999 (Act 36 of 1999). Abdulsalami Abubakar commissioned the hospital on 22 May 1999.[2] Originally National Hospital For Women And Children, the hospital opened on 1 September 1999. The hospital received its current name on 10 May 2000.[3]

Director Board

  • Rt. Hon. Olubunmi P. Etteh CFR –Chairperson
  • Prof Muhammad Raji Mahmud – Chief Medical Director
  • Mene A. Sunny
  • Dr Victor Amuta
  • Bakura Shettima
  • Isa Bawa Adamu
  • Dr Chris Osa Isokpunwu
  • Prof. Edward O. Ogirima, mni
  • Prof. Olufemi Ogunrinde
  • Prof. Oluwarotimi Ireti Akinola
  • Mrs. Jumoke Smith
  • Mrs. Elizabeth Egharevba
  • Dr Abba Badamasi Kankarofi -Director Clinical Services/CMAC
  • Engr. Olusegun Shokunbi – Ag Director Maintenance
  • Danjuma Hassan Maaruf – Director Finance and Accounts
  • Dr. Peter Egwakhide PhD. – Director Admin/ Board Secretary.[4]

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Notable patients

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